The Obama Years: The Power of Words (2017)
The Obama Years: The Power of Words (2017), starring Jesse Williams and David Axelrod.
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Synopsis
Barack Obama launched into our national consciousness at the 2004 Democratic National Convention and ever since, he's delivered messages of patriotism, unity, and hope through the power of words. But of all the speeches he's given, six in particular may define his legacy as, in historian Doris Kearns Goodwin's words, "one of the best writers and orators in the presidency." Interviews with eminent historians and key figures in his writing process give rare insights into these iconic speeches, as well as the Obama presidency and the man himself.
- Penny TramsEditing
- Jody SchiliroProducer, Writer
Trivia
- It premiered on March 9, 2017, a Thursday.
- It runs 0h51 — short for a feature film.
- This film's quiz has 8 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosSmithsonian Networks, SNI/SI Networks L.L.C
- CountriesUnited States
- LanguagesEnglish
- StatusReleased
Cast
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Jesse Williams
Self - Narrator (voice) -
David Axelrod
Self - Senior Advisor to President Obama -
Douglas Brinkley
Self - Presidential Historian -
Jon Favreau
Self - Speechwriter for President Obama -
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Self - Historian -
Valerie Jarrett
Self - Senior Advisor to President Obama - Clark Judge Self - Speechwriter for Ronald Reagan
- Cody Keenan Self - Former White House Director of Speechwriting
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John Lewis
Self - Congressman and Civil Rights Advocate - Harry Rubenstein Self - Curator of Political History for the Smithsonian
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Barack Obama
Self (archive footage)
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- Jody Schiliro Producer
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Questions about this film
What is The Obama Years: The Power of Words about?
The Obama Years: The Power of Words: Barack Obama launched into our national consciousness at the 2004 Democratic National Convention and ever since, he's delivered messages of patriotism, unity, and hope through the power of words. But of all the speeches he's given, six in particular may define his legacy as, in historian Doris Kearns Goodwin's words, …
Who stars in The Obama Years: The Power of Words?
The cast of The Obama Years: The Power of Words includes Jesse Williams, David Axelrod, Douglas Brinkley, Jon Favreau and Doris Kearns Goodwin.
How long is The Obama Years: The Power of Words?
The Obama Years: The Power of Words runs for 51 minutes, or 0h51.
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